Reviews tagging 'Schizophrenia/Psychosis '

The Talented Mr. Ripley by Patricia Highsmith

3 reviews

ellius's review against another edition

dark funny tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

I love our relatable, bisexual, murder king Tom Ripley.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Gore, Homophobia, Mental illness, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Stalking, Murder, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Toxic friendship, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism

kimveach's review against another edition

dark mysterious reflective tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

I've had this on my TBR list since the movie came out in 1999, and now I've finally read it.  I doubt that I would have liked this book twenty-some years ago.  It's a character study of Tom Ripley rather than a plot-heavy mystery, which I prefer.  Having seen the movie, I was willing to give the book the time needed to appreciate the inner workings of Tom's mind.  

I'm also looking forward to reading more Ripley books and some of her others.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Chronic illness, Death, Homophobia, Terminal illness, Violence, Blood, Murder, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Gaslighting, Toxic friendship, Alcohol, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism

inkslate's review against another edition

dark tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Grief, Murder, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship, and Alcohol

Moderate: Biphobia, Domestic abuse, Homophobia, Mental illness, Misogyny, Self harm, Sexism, Violence, and Schizophrenia/Psychosis

Minor: Addiction, Body shaming, Chronic illness, Cursing, Fatphobia, Gore, Terminal illness, and Death of parent